Description: The aim of the present collection is to foster exchanges between research groups having an interest in solidification under both micro- and macro-gravity conditions. Every important aspect of research in the various fields is covered in its nine sections. This is a uniquely valuable source of information on, and of insights into, solidification processes.

Rapid Solidification

Edited by: O.N. Mohanty and C.S. Sivaramakrishnan

Online since: January 1990

Description: Rapid Solidification Processing represents one of the key breakthroughs in the development of high performance materials. The present book reviews recent advances and discusses new insights in this fast developing area of materials research.

Materials Processing in Space

Edited by: N.B. Singh, V. Laxmanan and E.W. Collings

Online since: January 1989

Description: The exciting results obtained in Skylab experiments have encouraged researchers around the globe to study the behaviour of materials under microgravity conditions. The book presents the latest results in this important new area of research.

Light Metals: Science and Technology

Authors: C. Suryanarayana et al.

Online since: April 1984

Description:

This volume contains the complete texts of reports presented at the International Symposium on "Light Metals: Science and Technology" (Varanasi, India, November 14-16, 1983). The collection represents to the reader's attention recent developments and achievements in technologies of extraction, processing, and applications of light metals and alloys.

Non-Crystalline Solids

Authors: G. H. Frischat

Online since: January 1977

Description:

This edition is dedicated to researching non-crystalline materials starting from non-crystalline metals and alloys and finishing amorphous polymers, semiconductors, and various types of glasses. Readers will find here descriptions of methods to study non-crystalline materials, results of analysis of electrical and optical properties of amorphous semiconductors, and other detailed information about the structure and properties of non-crystalline matter.